Lorain County property record for 838 Elyria Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,119 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00-036-105-015 |
| Primary APN | 05-00-036-105-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 838 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 392 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 838 ELYRIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AMHERST |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44001-2736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 07-05-036A -051-00 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMHERST |
| Legal Block | 105 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | LORAIN OH |
| Township / Civil Division | AMHERST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 50301 |
Source: Lorain County records, as of March 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 ELYRIA AVE, AMHERST, OH 44001-2736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007000403 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Lorain County assessment roll, as of August 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| Municipality | Amherst City |
| County | Lorain County |
| Unified School District | Amherst Exempted Village School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,119.00 | $48,660 (%) Land $5,410 Building $43,250 | $139,030 (-) Land $15,470 Building $123,560 |
| 2024 | $2,119.00 (+5.79%) | $48,661 (+24.03%) Land $5,415 Building $43,246 | $139,030 (+24.03%) Land $15,470 Building $123,560 |
| 2023 | $2,003.00 (+4.05%) | $39,232 (-0.02%) Land $5,877 Building $33,355 | $112,090 (-) Land $16,790 Building $95,300 |
| 2022 | $1,925.00 | $39,240 Land $5,880 Building $33,360 | |
| 2021 | $112,090 Land $16,790 Building $95,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AMHERST CITY PWS serves 11,797 people · EPA ID OH4700003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 411 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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